The Arts Foundation mission is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+27.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$555K
Grant Count
55
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Arts Foundation for Tucson
Based on IRS filings
Arts Foundation for Tucson is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 55 grants totaling $555K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,782,814 | $1,403,900 | $914,200 |
| Revenue | $2,069,009 | $831,060 | $780,907 |
| Expenses | $1,816,713 | $871,727 | $798,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,617 | $320 | $92 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Live Theatre Workshop ($15,000), The Drop Dance Studio ($15,000), American Lit Translators Ass ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Lit Translators Ass Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Arizona Womens Chorus Oro Valley, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Arts Express Inc Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| AZ Friends of Chamber Music Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Bi-National Arts Institute Bisbee, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Bisbee Community Chorus Bisbee, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Central School Project Inc Bisbee, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Chax Press Inc Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Dancesequences Inc Oro Valley, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Verdugo | President | 2.5 | — |
| Richard Mark Ysmael | Vice President | 0.75 | — |
| Marcia Nedland | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Khalill Knight Papiannou | Secretary | 0.75 | — |
| Stephanie Rosenberg | Vice President | 0.75 | — |
| Tyler Miller | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Eli Burke | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Cristal Franco | Director | — | — |
| Junior Roman | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Foundation for Tucson?
Arts Foundation for Tucson is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TUCSON, AZ. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arts Foundation for Tucson?
As of 2024, Arts Foundation for Tucson holds $1.8M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 55 grants totaling $555K in 2024.
Where does Arts Foundation for Tucson operate?
Arts Foundation for Tucson has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What size grants does Arts Foundation for Tucson award?
In 2024, Arts Foundation for Tucson awarded 55 grants totaling $555K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts Foundation for Tucson's EIN?
Arts Foundation for Tucson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0465675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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